The New England Patriots have done something they’ve never done before outside of the Bill Belichick/Tom Brady era by winning nine straight games.

Their Week 12 victory against the Cincinnati Bengals was costly though, as they suffered numerous injuries along the offensive line.

At 10-2 entering Week 13, the Patriots have all but locked up a playoff berth, but if the inexplainable occurred and they dropped their final five games of the regular season, could they still miss the postseason?

MassLive’s Matt Vautour explored that (unlikely) possibility on Monday morning.

“The Patriots may have already done enough to make the...

The New England Patriots are one of the few NFL franchises that shouldn’t be concerned about the 2026 NFL Draft at the moment, since they are one of the best teams in the NFL.

It’s always a good idea to start evaluating potential players for New England ahead of the draft in April. The Draft Network’s Jaime Eisner published a new mock draft on Sunday, and he has the Patriots selecting Texas A&M pass rusher Cashius Howell with the 32nd pick.

“The New England Patriots need more disruptors against opponents’ passing attacks,” Eisner wrote. “Cashius Howell’s arm length will be...

Drake Maye has no interest in escalating a feud with Stephen A. Smith.

ESPN has frequently discussed the New England Patriots throughout a nine-game winning streak, but Cam Newton called his old team “fool’s gold” on “First Take.” Maye dismissed the comments, saying he didn’t even know where Newton made them, before Smith called the quarterback a “liar.”

“‘First Take’ is the number one morning show, 13 years and counting,” Smith said last Thursday. “April will be 14 years. Don’t tell me you (are) an athlete and you don’t know that. Don’t tell me you an athlete and you don’t...

The New York Giants may have to get their house in order before a Week 13 matchup against the New England Patriots.

As the Patriots earned their ninth straight win on Sunday, the Giants suffered their sixth straight loss. For the fifth time this season, Big Blue blew a late double-digit lead on the road.

One of their star players spoke for many disgruntled Giants fans when bashing the team’s decision-making. Wide receiver Malik Nabers, who’s out for the season with a torn ACL, eviscerated his organization in a since-deleted tweet on Sunday.

“Sometimes I think they (are) makin us...

New England Patriots cornerback Carlton Davis III played his best game of the season on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals — but there were some slight hiccups along the way.

Davis, who finished the afternoon with the lowest completion percentage allowed by anyone on the field, was called for defensive pass interference on wide receiver Tee Higgins late in the fourth quarter — extending a drive that resulted in a touchdown from Joe Flacco to Mitchell Tinsley.

Davis wasn’t exactly thrilled about the way things unfolded…

“That (expletive) was BS because he’s a bigger receiver, first and foremost, and he’s...

The left side of the New England Patriots offensive line is going to look drastically different for the foreseeable future. Not only is tackle Will Campbell likely to sit out multiple weeks after spraining his MCL on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals, guard Jared Wilson is also bound to miss some time.

Wilson, who exited Sunday’s game on the opening drive, suffered a high ankle sprain. According to a report by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, he is considered “week-to-week.”

Speaking to reporters on Monday, head coach Mike Vrabel opted not to give much information on the status of the 22-year-old....

The Mike Vrabel-led New England Patriots pushed their record to 10-2 in Week 12 with a 26-20 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday afternoon. Once again, it was Drake Maye leading the way on the field, and as his star profile continues to grow, the more attention he receives.

In the blink of an eye, Maye has become one of the NFL’s most popular players. Not only is he dominating on the field, where he’s thrown for 3,130 yards and 21 touchdowns so far this year, but his humble personality off the field seems to have resonated with fans....

The Patriots secured another victory, defeating the Cincinnati Bengals 26-20 on Sunday. While New England celebrated the win, quarterback Drake Maye didn’t quite shine in his performance.

Maye passed for 294 yards, tossing one touchdown but also throwing an interception that turned into a pick-six.

While securing victories remains New England’s top priority, Maye still focuses on racking up impressive stats in pursuit of the NFL MVP. However, he now trails far behind Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford in MVP odds.

After throwing for 273 yards and three touchdowns in the Rams’ impressive 34-7 victory over the Tampa Bay...

Happy least productive week of the year, everyone!

Thanks for spending some of the time you’re killing at the office today and tomorrow with me as I break down the 10th Patriots win of the year. I’ve always found that braving the holiday traffic and Black Friday deals is a lot easier when it comes on the heels of a Patriots win, so I’m glad to be kicking off the holiday season the right way.

1. If nothing else, this game hammered home just how much of a massive win the 2025 season is for the New England Patriots. This...

The New England Patriots’ depth will be tested following injuries to rookie offensive linemen Jared Wilson and Will Campbell.

Wilson (ankle) and Campbell (knee) were both carted to the locker room amid the club’s victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, with the former missing nearly the entire game and ultimately being replaced by Ben Brown, while the latter was absent for the majority of the second half and replaced by Vederian Lowe.

Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel provided some positive updates on Monday — with both rookies seemingly avoiding worst-case scenario.

“He won’t be out there this week. It’s...

Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel confirmed left tackle Will Campbell will not practice this week and could be out a “couple weeks.” Campbell, who reportedly suffered a MCL sprain, could potentially be placed on injured reserve, which would cause him to miss a minimum of four games.

Vrabel, however, did not go as far when asked about starting left guard Jared Wilson. Wilson, like Campbell, exited New England’s win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday with an injury.

“Probably too soon to tell,” Vrabel told reporters at Gillette Stadium on Monday, per the team. “See how the week of practice...

Another former New England Patriots player celebrated the franchise’s resurgence on Sunday.

Rob Gronkowski labeled New England the AFC’s best team before their Week 12 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. An ex-teammate on a competing network praised the Patriots after their ninth straight victory.

Logan Ryan, who won two Super Bowls with the organization in 2014 and 2016, rejoiced over New England’s revival on CBS Sports.

“We had a hard four years, but the Patriots are back,” Ryan said.

Ryan lauded Drake Maye as an MVP candidate. The second-year quarterback leads the NFL with 3,130 passing yards despite still seeking...